12. maí 2026

Impressive operating results by Efling Union

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12. maí 2026

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The operation of Efling union was extremely strong in the fiscal year 2025. Revenue increased by 16% year over year, profit improved by 301 million krona and the financial position of the union was considerably strengthened.


Annual report of Efling trade union for the year 2025 was approved by the board of the union today, March 12, 2026. The results of the 2025 fiscal year are extremely positive. The union is in a better position than ever before, with a strong revenue base, modest growth in operating costs and even better profitability, at the same time as purposeful development for the benefit of the members took place.


Total income of the year for the union was 1,3 billion krona, which is comparable to the income in 2024.


Significant revenue growth 


Total revenue Efling of the union amounts to 4,2 billion krona in 2025, which is 579 million krona higher than in 2024, or an increase of 15,9%. Membership fees increased by 452 million and income from holiday homes and other services also grew, reflecting both an increase in members and greater activity in the union's operations.


Despite challenges in domestic and foreign markets, among others due to high interest rates and weak yields that affected revenue, Efling has maintained its operations on a safe and positive basis. This underscores prudence, responsibility and discipline in the operation of the association.


Costs increased less than was estimated


The union's expenses, including disbursed benefits and grants, increased by 3.5 billion krona, which is an increase of 8.6%. However, the operating costs of the union's office decreased by a substantial 6 million krona year over year. This clearly shows prudence and good management of the union's operational components. Salary and staff costs rose in line with increased projects and the proliferation of permanent positions, as well as collective agreement wage increases.


In that year, numerous investments and improvements were also undertaken that strengthen the long‑term prospects of the union and improve services for members. This includes renovation of premises and development in information technology, as well as substantial upgrades to holiday houses, which contribute to better utilization and increased quality in services that will benefit the union’s members in the future.


The profit strengthens 


The operating result of the year was 722 million crowns, which is a significant improvement from 421 million in 2024. Capital income Efling was 563 million crowns. Despite market fluctuations, the capital income remained strong. The result shows that Efling responds well to a changing economic environment with targeted and responsible actions.


Assets and equity continue to grow 


Total assets increased by approximately 1.5 billion krona, or 8.9%, and reached roughly 18.2 billion krona at the end of the year. Major projects and investments in infrastructure and services are key factors in this increase.


Equity increased by 1.345 million krona, or 8.3%, and stood at the end of the year at about 17.6 billion krona. This reflects the strong financial position and sustainable operating policy of Efling trade union.


Vision and responsibility deliver results


„The results of the year reflect how we have placed a strong emphasis on responsible finance, transparency and forward‑looking decision‑making. We have worked systematically to improve internal processes, strengthen the union’s operational base and ensure better service for members. The operation is performing well but due to difficult conditions in capital markets the return on the union’s funds was below expectations,“ says Perla Ösp Ásgeirsdóttir, CEO Efling.


At the same time that the operation has been reliable, Efling has also taken targeted actions to build infrastructure for the future, strengthen services and ensure that the association stands strong against the challenges that accompany a fluctuating economic environment.


Better equipped than ever before


Financial stability, competence and progressiveness are now decisive factors in the association's activities. Efling therefore stands better positioned than ever before, financially, organizationally and service-wise, and will continue on the same path with responsibility, competence and ambition as a guiding light.


The annual report Efling is published here on the association's website and also a copy of it is available at the reception of Efling trade union, Guðrúnartúni 1, for viewing by members.


Here you can find the signed annual report Efling of the trade union for the year 2025

Eftir Sigrún Efling 9. júlí 2026
At the end of June, representatives of Efling attended a conference held by UNI Global, the international federation that Efling joined at the beginning of the year. The conference was the regular conference of UNI Europa Property Services, the UNI division that coordinates cooperation between European affiliate unions in the cleaning and security sectors. The conference took place in Paris, at the offices of the French trade union CFDT Services in the 19th arrondissement, a historic working-class district of the city. Efling was represented at the conference by Sólveig Anna Jónsdóttir, chair of the union, and Viðar Þorsteinsson, director of education and social affairs. The programme began on Wednesday, 24 June, with discussions including UNI’s campaign to organise cleaning work during daytime hours. The campaign is called the European Daytime Cleaning Alliance and involves cooperation with employers as well as advocacy at European Union level. On Thursday, 25 June, Viðar took part in a panel discussion with trade union representatives from Belgium and Italy on the findings of an extensive comparative survey commissioned by UNI on collective agreements for security guards and cleaners in Europe. Efling was one of the respondents to the survey. In his contribution, Viðar described Efling’s work in the cleaning sector, which has included increased monitoring of workload, work pace and working conditions among cleaners, as well as communication with public authorities on these issues. The conference programme included panel discussions on a wide range of topics. These included the conditions of migrants and women, issues of particular relevance to the cleaning sector, and the work of UNI and its affiliates to hold large multinational companies in cleaning and security services accountable for workers’ welfare regardless of location, including through so-called global agreements. At the end of the day on Thursday, members of the French trade union CFDT gave speeches in which they discussed their working conditions and terms of employment. The final day of the conference, Friday, 26 June, began with discussions on public procurement. UNI has advocated for stricter requirements concerning workers’ rights in procurement processes. Cleaning and security services are both examples of work that public institutions and municipalities are increasingly outsourcing to private companies. Representatives of UNI affiliates on the panel described how unions in their countries have sought to have a positive influence on government procurement policy and to counteract procurement practices that encourage a “race to the bottom” through competition at the expense of workers’ rights and welfare. French economist François-Xavier Devetter, professor at the University of Lille, then gave a presentation on his research into the position of cleaners in France. He has devoted much of his research to this field and has published books on the subject. The closing remarks of the conference were delivered by Zeynep Biçici, a leader and chief negotiator for cleaners within the German trade union IG BAU. She is also president of UNI Europa Property Services and was re-elected to the position at the conference. Participants at the conference included leaders and staff from Nordic trade unions with which Efling has already built ties through SUN. “ After taking part in the UNI Europa Property Services conference, I am convinced of the value of participating in international trade union cooperation. It gives us the opportunity to learn from the best work being done by our sister unions and to strengthen our knowledge of conditions in the sectors where our members are in the most vulnerable position, which is especially true of the cleaning sector. In both cleaning and security services, there are large companies operating across national borders. When trade unions are able to exchange information and share their experience, it makes a decisive difference to our position in relation to employers , ” said Sólveig Anna Jónsdóttir, chair of Efling. “ The cleaning sector has been a major focus for Efling in recent months. Our communication with sister unions in the Nordic countries on issues relating to the sector has already been very useful, and it seems to me that cooperation with European unions will be useful as well ,” said Viðar Þorsteinsson.
Eftir Sigrún Efling 9. júlí 2026
Í lok júní sóttu fulltrúar Eflingar ráðstefnu á vegum alþjóðasamtakanna UNI Global sem Efling fékk aðild að í byrjun árs . Um var að ræða reglulega ráðstefnu UNI Europa Property Services , en sú deild heldur utan um samstarf evrópskra aðildarfélaga UNI í ræstinga- og öryggisvarðageiranum. Ráðstefnan fór fram í París í húsakynnum franska stéttarfélagsins CFDT Services í 19. hverfi, sem er gamalgróið verkamannahverfi borgarinnar. Ráðstefnuna sóttu fyrir hönd Eflingar Sólveig Anna Jónsdóttir formaður félagsins og Viðar Þorsteinsson fræðslu- og félagsmálastjóri. Dagskrá hófst miðvikudaginn 24. júní, og var þá m.a. fjallað um átaksverkefni UNI um skipulagningu ræstingavinnu á dagvinnutíma. Átakið fer fram undir heitinu „European Daytime Cleaning Alliance“ og felur í sér samstarf við atvinnurekendur og þrýsting á vettvangi Evrópusambandsins. Fimmtudaginn 25. júní tók Viðar þátt í pallborðsumræðum ásamt fulltrúum stéttarfélaga frá Belgíu og Ítalíu um niðurstöður viðamikillar samanburðarkönnunar sem UNI hefur látið vinna á kjarasamningum öryggisvarða og ræstingafólks í Evrópu. Efling var einn af svarendum könnunarinnar. Viðar greindi í innleggi sínu frá starfi Eflingar í ræstingageiranum, sem m.a. hefur falið í sér aukið eftirlit með verkhraða og vinnuaðstæðum ræstingafólks og samskipti við opinbera aðila þar að lútandi. Pallborð um fjölbreytt málefni voru á dagskrá ráðstefnunnar. Má þar m.a. nefna aðstæður innflytjenda og kvenna, sem eiga sérstakt erindi við ræstingageirann, og vinnu UNI og aðildarfélaga við að draga stórfyrirtæki í ræstingum og öryggisvörslu til ábyrgðar á velferð starfsfólks óháð staðsetningu, m.a. í gegnum svokallaða hnattræna samninga („global agreements“). Í lok dags á fimmtudeginum fluttu félagsmenn úr franska stéttarfélaginu CFDT ávörp þar sem ræddu um aðstæður sínar og kjör. Síðasti dagur ráðstefnunnar, föstudagurinn 26. júní, hófst á umræðum um opinber útboð, en UNI hefur beitt sér fyrir hertum skilyrðum varðandi réttindi verkafólks í útboðum. Bæði ræsting og öryggisvarsla eru dæmi um störf sem opinberar stofnanir og sveitarfélög bjóða í vaxandi mæli út til einkafyrirtækja. Fulltrúar aðildarfélaga UNI í pallborðinu greindu frá því hvernig félögin hafa í sínum heimalöndum leitast við að hafa jákvæð áhrif á stefnu stjórnvalda í útboðsmálum og spornað gegn því að útboð hvetji til „kapphlaups á botninn“ í gegnum samkeppni á kostnað réttinda og velferðar verkafólks. Þá flutti franski hagfræðingurinn Francois-Xavier Devetter, prófessor við háskólann í Lille, kynningu á rannsóknum sínum á stöðu ræstingafólks í Frakklandi, en hann hefur helgað sig rannsóknum á því sviði og gefið út bækur um það. Lokaorð ráðstefnunnar flutti Zeynep Bicici, forystukona og aðalsamningamaður ræstingafólks innan þýska stéttarfélagsins IG Bau. Hún er jafnframt forseti UNI Europa Property Services og var hún endurkjörin í það embætti á ráðstefnunni. Meðal þátttakenda í ráðstefnunni voru forystumenn og starfsfólk úr norrænum stéttarfélögum sem Efling hefur þegar byggt upp tengsl við á vettvangi SUN. „Eftir þátttöku í ráðstefnu UNI Europa Property Services er ég sannfærð um gildi þess að taka þátt í alþjóðlegu samstarfi verkalýðsfélaga. Okkur gefst tækifæri til að læra af því sem best er gert hjá systurfélögum okkar og að styrkja þekkingu okkar á stöðu mála í þeim geirum þar sem félagsfólk okkar stendur hvað höllustum fæti, sem á sérstaklega við um ræstingageirann. Í bæði ræstingum og öryggisvörslu eru stórfyrirtæki sem starfa þvert á landamæri. Þegar stéttarfélög geta skipst á upplýsingum og deilt reynslu sinni þá skiptir það sköpum fyrir okkar vígstöðu gagnvart atvinnurekendum,“ sagði Sólveig Anna Jónsdóttir formaður. „ Ræstingageirinn hefur á síðustu misserum verið í brennidepli hjá Eflingu. Samskipti við systurfélög okkar á Norðurlöndum varðandi málefni geirans hafa þegar gagnast okkur mjög vel, og mér sýnist að samvinna við evrópsku félögin muni gera það líka ,“ sagði Viðar Þorsteinsson.
Eftir Freyr Efling 3. júlí 2026
Efling Union's office will operate on reduced opening hours during the peak summer period. From 6 July to 4 August, the office will be open from 10:00 to 14:00. Regular opening hours will resume after the August Bank Holiday weekend (Verslunarmannahelgi).
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